Know Your NOLA
Windowsill Pies, located at 4714 Freret St., is New Orleans’ only brick-and-mortar pie shop- offering sweet and savory pies whole and by the slice, as well as baby pies and hand pies. That’s right, Windowsill Pies is here to make all of your pie dreams come true.
It’s like if your cool uncle had a garage stocked with fun things you never knew you needed until you saw them. Local art, vintage furniture, and imported goods fill the space from wall to wall. The spacious back yard boasts a year-round-selection of cactus plants for sale and is host to frequent open-air artist markets on the weekends with a variety of vendors from the area.
NOLA Bark Market is an unusual local business that serves multiple needs in the heart of Downtown New Orleans. Part art supply store, part pet supply store, part doggy day care and place to take art lessons, this shop recognized that many residents of the Bywater and Marigny areas are both artists and pet owners.
After traversing all the typical walking and biking trails, and even kayaking through the park’s expansive lagoons, I took note of all the best little spots that are either not on the maps, or totally under the radar. You may think you know City Park — but with 1,300 acres to explore, there’s a lot to discover.
The Bower takes modern dining to a fresh new echelon fueled by ingredients from Sugar Roots Farm on the Westbank.
BLucid Floral is all about the vibe. With soft, peach-toned walls and pops of color everywhere, accented by artwork from Courtney “Ceaux” Buckley, photographs by Ashley Lorraine, and of course, flowers everywhere. The Ninth Ward shop is owned by Black florist Brandi Charlot.
Originally founded on Bourbon Street in 1843 by French perfumer August Doussan, the shop has changed hands and shifted into different storefront locations in its 175 + years in business, though a commitment to quality and consistency has remained at the heart of its legacy. It’s one of the oldest continually operating perfume shops in New Orleans and North America.
In true New Orleans fashion, we won’t let a pandemic keep us down. Here are some of the best Halloween-themed decorated homes we found around town.
New Orleans is packed with music, musicians and music lovers, so it’s no wonder we’ve got more than 10 record stores. Each one has its own little quirks, speciality areas, and reasons to visit.
The restaurant has been transformed from a Central Business District brunch staple into a cozy, Italian bistro on Magazine Street. What was once a must-visit brunch destination is now the home of your date night dreams, where handmade pastas are lovingly served by owner Roseann Rostoker.